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Harnessing AI For HR – Without Risking “Techno-sprawl”
Ever feel like your HR department is lost in a jungle of technology solutions? You’re not alone. HR professionals today face a dual challenge: leveraging technology – particularly artificial intelligence (AI) – to drive efficiency, while avoiding the pitfalls of creating an HR “techno-sprawl” … the proliferation of disparate technologies and systems. To put this […]
Managing redundancies with dignity and compassion
Most of us will have experienced the impact of redundancy at some point in our lives – if not directly, then through a friend or family member. It is one of the most intensely stressful events that an individual will ever experience, ranking closely with divorce, serious illness, and the death of a close relative […]
How to Create a Robust – and Realistic – Maternity Leave Policy
Picture this: an employee, just a few weeks after giving birth, sits at home surrounded by bottles, nappies, and the overwhelming noise of new motherhood. She’s healing from major physical trauma, operating on broken sleep, and grappling with unexpected waves of anxiety. And yet, her maternity leave policy only views her absence in terms of […]
What We’re Reading: Never Not Working by Malissa Clark
A brand-new study recently discovered that those employees who are ‘workaholics’ are more likely to become disengaged with their moral values. This got us thinking about how being a workaholic – whilst outwardly presenting as a super engaged and committed employee – actually has detrimental effects on overall productivity and wellbeing – so much so […]
Tackling a ‘Hushed Hybrid’ culture
HR professionals are at the forefront of navigating the evolving dynamics of workplace culture. So, with more and more organizations increasing the number of in-office workdays, the rise of ‘hushed hybrid’ working – when front-line managers quietly allow employees to work remotely despite official Return to Office (RTO) mandates – presents a critical challenge that […]
Why Human Interaction Still Matters in the Age of AI
Let me set the scene: it’s a rainy Tuesday morning and you arrive at the office for work. The place is quiet – just the hum of the coffee machine and the low murmur of someone on a Teams call. But by 10 a.m., a small group has gathered in the open-plan communal space: Finance […]
Rethinking Health and Safety in the Age of Hybrid Work
In just a few short years, the definition of ‘the workplace’ has undergone a dramatic transformation. Kitchens became conference rooms, spare bedrooms turned into full-time offices, and coffee tables doubled as desks. As organizations embraced remote and hybrid models in response to global disruptions, a new normal emerged – one marked by flexibility, autonomy, and, […]
The Metaverse and the Future of Work: What HR Professionals Need to Know
For a concept once hailed as the next technological revolution, the metaverse has experienced a lull in mainstream attention. However, for HR professionals, the metaverse’s potential to transform work has not gone away. As digital transformation continues to redefine workplace dynamics, the metaverse represents a frontier brimming with opportunities to enhance employee experience, collaboration, and […]
From Coloring Books to Career Paths: Is Take Your Child to Work Day in Need of Repurposing?
Now, it can be easy to dismiss ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’ as a feel-good event that’s little more than a nostalgic tradition for families and a minor disruption to the workday routine. Yet, in 2018 more than 37 million Americans took their children into over 3.5 million workplaces. But is this sentiment still […]
Tripping at the First Hurdle: The Importance of Effective Onboarding
For many new employees, the first few days at a company set the stage for their entire experience. A warm welcome, a clear understanding of expectations, and a sense of belonging can make all the difference. Yet, a recent survey has found that over half (54%) of office-based employees said they were dissatisfied with their […]
Once Upon a Time in HR…the Sequel
Once upon a time, in a workplace not so far away, three employees faced challenges that tested the magic of their HR departments. With the right support from their employers, they knew that they could find their happily ever after… “Hansel and the Breadcrumbs” Hansel was excited to start his new job. He had worked […]
Supporting Employees with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, coordination, and cognitive functions, and it is estimated that around 10 million people globally are living with Parkinson’s. Therefore, ensuring employees with Parkinson’s receive the right support is essential not only for their wellbeing but also for ensuring that they are able to continue to […]
